Hobson’s choice: The lockdown may have been necessary. But managing its side effects is a herculean task War metaphors are misleading for India’s current situation:
Month: March 2020
Cybersecurity in time of coronavirus outbreak: 400 experts step in to fight COVID-19 scams – The Financial Express
Maintaining defense of communication network and service is imperative. Outbreak of the novel coronavirus has led to a significant rise in the number of malicious
Beware of these potentially dangerous coronavirus websites, don’t open them: Delhi Police – The Financial Express
The novel coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. And it continues to spread like wildfire as we speak. Affecting more
Women in leadership: 4 reasons why world needs more women-led businesses than ever – The Financial Express
By Anisha Singh There are more women running Fortune 500 businesses today than at any point in the history of the list. These are words we hear every other year,
India’s MSME sector swells, adds these many enterprises in FY20; micro businesses dominate – The Financial Express
Even when the lockdown period ends, it will take time for the economy to be fully up and running. The 21-day shutdown announced by the
With 75% economy under lockdown, analysts see sharp fall in GDP | Business Standard News
Even when the lockdown period ends, it will take time for the economy to be fully up and running. The 21-day shutdown announced by the
Corona confusion | Business Standard Editorials
Enforcement of lockdown should be sensible Last Updated at March 26, 2020 01:04 IST Poor planning prior to the nationwide lockdown has created serious disruptions
Enough of chest-thumping | Business Standard Editorials
Lockdown can’t be a substitute for quick action in other areas Last Updated at March 26, 2020 00:55 IST The nationwide lockdown is being touted
Chinese firms resume export of pharma inputs to India – The Hindu BusinessLine
Ready to provide personal protection equipment too In what could be good news for Indian drug makers, the import of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and
MSMEs are in the ICU; a bandaid will not help, say industry representatives – The Hindu BusinessLine
MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) say it is going to be a nightmare for them for the next 3-6 months even if things get
Domestic aviation industry may incur losses of up to $3.6 billion in Q1: CAPA – The Hindu BusinessLine
CAPA estimates that domestic airlines could lose approximately $1.75 billion, The domestic aviation industry could incur losses of $3.3 billion to $3.6 billion in the
There is enough produce, supply chain is the problem, say suppliers – The Hindu BusinessLine
There is enough produce, supply chain is the problem, say suppliers The supply of essentials such as groceries and vegetables is set to ease gradually
In Covid times, a revival package for businesses is a must as well – The Hindu BusinessLine
The government should ensure that businesses, especially in the unorganised sector, are kept alive and workers paid regularly The world stands united against its war
Covid-19: The 21-day lockdown is a make-or-break move – The Hindu BusinessLine
A bit of an overreaction, isn’t it? I can see why it appears to be a trifle over the top. Smaller countries with just a
The lockdown should have been preceded by economic stimulus measures – The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s economic response to the coronavirus crisis is in sharp contrast to other nations who have invoked nuclear options to contain the economic fallouts of
Banks working out credit lines to ease redemption pressure at MFs – The Hindu BusinessLine
Banks, especially from the public sector, are working out credit lines to support mutual funds (MFs), which are currently up against year-end redemption pressure. This
A long road: The Hindu Editorial on India’s 21-day coronavirus lockdown – The Hindu
India’s unprecedented 21-day national lockdown is an unparalleled effort at stopping the march of a fast-spreading scourge that has overwhelmed the health infrastructure of several
The crumbling of India’s economy – analysis – Hindustan Times
Only a few weeks ago, we were talking about the persistent economic slowdown, the revenue shortfall in the Union Budget, and the jobs crisis. Now
Should Yes Bank have been allowed to be declared insolvent? | Deccan Herald
At first blush, the idea seems outrageous. As a matter of policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has never allowed any major bank to
India’s growth in next 2 quarters won’t be over 3 per cent: Pronab Sen – The Economic Times
New Delhi: Former chief statistician Pronab Sen on Thursday said the country’s growth in the next two quarters will not be more than 3 per